Harden's survey result
Summary
“We always come here when in London, as it’s such an atmospheric venue in a fantastic location” – St Martin-in-the-Fields has a superb, brick-vaulted crypt and its self-service cafeteria provides an unusually affordable option in this prime area. It’s variable though – hit lucky and you can have “a good value, very casual meal, if from a limited menu”; but one or two reports this year noted “real disappointment with the food offering”.
Summary
A “long-established cafeteria” in the beautiful, brick-vaulted crypt of St Martin-in-the-Fields that’s a useful venue for daytime and pre-theatre refuelling – “cheap and tasty and near the National Gallery”. In summer, they open a ‘Café in the Courtyard’, too.
Summary
Tucked away in the crypt beneath St Martin-in-the-Fields, this “handy” self-service cafeteria occupies a “fantastic space which always feels welcoming” and its no-frills soups, salads and hot plates are just the job for a “quick bite and coffee/glass of wine” when you visit the National Gallery across the road.
Summary
For a “relaxed” bite in the West End, remember the charming “self-service” crypt of St Martin-in-the-Fields. It’s basic scoff (soups, salads, daily hot dishes), but quick, well-priced, of decent quality and the setting is very characterful.
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Duncannon St, London, WC2N 4JJ
Restaurant details
Café in the Crypt, St Martin in the Fields Restaurant Diner Reviews
"We only had coffee, but the food looked very good. Friendly staff."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £23.75 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.55 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 12.50% |
Duncannon St, London, WC2N 4JJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am‑5 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am‑5 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am‑5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑5 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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